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The Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities

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Apply for a 2018 grant from The Chicago Fund for Safe & Peaceful Communities, and show Chicagoans what you can do for Chicago.

If you run – or can create – a summer program in one of our prioritized Chicago communities that is designed to promote peace, build trust and strengthen relationships across ages, and if your organization’s annual operating budget is less than $500,000, then we want to empower you with funding from $1,000 to as much as $10,000. There is a straight-forward process to applying for a grant. Follow these recommended steps.

4 easy steps to apply

1

Define your project

Develop a clearly worded description of your project. This should include its name, who it is for (for example, young children, teens or all ages), what its main activities will be, where it will happen and what you anticipate its results will be. Remember: We are funding projects that are specifically in one of our prioritized Chicago communities.

2

Enhance your project

We believe that powerful things happen when people work together, so we encourage collaborations among organizations, agencies and civic groups that can lead to great community activities. We also strongly the inclusion of the Seven Field Principles (7FP) in your project. The 7FP is a proven tool for fostering strong communities and reducing violence, and is very effective when used in a comprehensive and coordinated way within communities. The Fund will strive for that kind of coordination among all funded projects.

3

Assemble your data

You’re almost there – let’s put some numbers together. Develop a budget for your project. Have your organization’s Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) available, or have approval to use the FEIN of your collaborating partner that will serve as the fiscal sponsor for this grant. Attend an information session to gain more insight and ask questions about your application.

4

Make it happen

When you’re ready to submit your application, it’s best if you do the work from a computer with a strong Internet connection. (We do not recommend submitting via a smart device.) To ensure you have everything you need to apply, print out this checklist. When you’re ready, go to Grant Central, create a username and password, and follow the prompts.

Checklist for Applicants

You will need access to the internet to complete and submit your application.

The Monroe Foundation

Goodcity NFP

Technical Assistance Sessions

You’re invited to attend a free information session to learn more about the grants. Please note that attending a technical assistance session is not a requirement for submitting a grant application. The same information will be shared at each session, so it is not necessary to attend more than one session. If you require special accommodations, please let us know by calling 312-616-6769 or completing the form below. Register for a session by clicking here. Additional information sessions may be scheduled. Check back here or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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The Safe and Peaceful Communities 2018 grant-making period has ended. Visit this website to read stories of people and organizations working for a safer Chicago, follow our work on Facebook and Twitter, or stay on this site to meet our 2018 grant recipients.

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Deadlines

March 15, 2018 — Request for Proposals opens

April 17, 2018 — Application deadline

May 11, 2018 — Announcement of grant awards

May 21, 2018 — Distribution of grant award checks

October 31, 2018 — Completion of all funded activities

We appreciate your interest in supporting this Fund. Thank you.

We believe in the power of collective philanthropy and welcome donations of any amount.